Catering Assistant
The Oaks Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12.26 Hourly Grade 2, Point 2
Catering Assistant job summary
About ASSET Education
ASSET is an Education Trust comprising 15 primary schools in and around Ipswich and north-east Suffolk. We have an ambitious, future-facing vision to equip and empower our young people to create a more compassionate, equitable and sustainable world where they personally and collectively thrive. Our tagline is “Nurturing Humanityˮ. We want to apply these deeply held commitments of nurturing and sustainability by providing a food education that benefits childrenʼs health and wellbeing, and minimises the impact on the planet - both in terms of what children eat whilst at school, and the food choices they make as adults.
The Oaks Primary School: The Oaks is a large, vibrant primary school committed to providing an exceptional learning environment for our pupils. We believe that good nutrition is fundamental to children's well-being and academic success. Our catering team plays a vital role in delivering healthy, delicious, and appealing meals to our diverse school community.
The Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Catering Assistant to join our friendly school kitchen team. The successful candidate will assist the Chef Manager and other catering staff in all aspects of daily food preparation, serving, and kitchen cleanliness, ensuring a high standard of hygiene and customer service. This role is crucial in ensuring our pupils enjoy their lunchtime experience.
Hours: 15 hours per week 38 weeks per year
Food Preparation & Service: Assist with the preparation of food items, salads, and desserts under the direction of the Chef Manager.
Washing Up & Cleaning: Wash dishes, cutlery, cooking utensils, and kitchen equipment using dishwashers or by hand.Ensure all work surfaces, kitchen equipment, and the dining area are kept clean and tidy throughout the day and at the end of each shift.
Stock & Deliveries: Assist with the receipt, checking, and storage of food deliveries, ensuring items are put away correctly and efficiently.
Food Safety & Hygiene: Adhere strictly to all food safety regulations, including HACCP principles and cross-contamination prevention.
Teamwork & Communication: Work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Previous experience working in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided.
An understanding of basic food hygiene principles.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently in a busy environment.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to lift and carry items safely.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 1 or 2).
Experience working with children.
What We Offer:
A friendly and welcoming school community.
On-the-job training and support.
The opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our pupils.
Regular working hours during term time.
LGPS Pension Scheme (if applicable).
ASSET Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the job description and will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and children's barred list check, health check, online search and satisfactory references. Copies of our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are available on request.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Oaks Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 451 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Oaks Primary School website
On behalf of schools within ASSET Education Trust, Suffolk
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